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Unwanted horses are often called “throwaway ponies.”

People are often “thrown away” too. Neglected and abused children, battered and abandoned women, lost and confused youth, the ones who have been forgotten.

A horse’s insight and honesty help people discover their own inner strength to overcome fear and self-doubt. For those who feel trapped in circumstances beyond their control the soft nuzzle of a horse, the triumph of mastering the ride, the simple joy and confidence of a horse’s gait can restore trust and reintegrate the mind and body. It can make the difference between giving up and moving forward confidently in strength and freedom.

Even if a participant chooses not to ride, both riding and horse care activity establish bond between horse and human. A horse’s size and gentleness show that it is possible to be strong and kind without sacrificing one for the other.

For those in need of great healing, horse therapy, together with one-on-one interaction with trained volunteer mentors can change hearts and rebuild lives. The relationship that develops between horse and rider builds trust, provides a trusting emotional connection and is a source for much needed love and affection for both.

Horses lend us the wings we lack.

“A horse is the projection of a person’s dreams—to be strong, powerful, and beautiful.” Pam Brown

“There is something about the outside of the horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Winston Churchill

“The essential joy of being with a horse is that it brings us in rare contact with grace, beauty, spirit and fire.” Sharon Ralls Lemon